Alfa Laval ABCHIX:ALFAS +3.08%91 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 12.28. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALFAS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of kr476.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,068 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks better than 91.85% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Alfa Laval AB's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr7,596 Mil. Alfa Laval AB's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr63,046 Mil. Therefore, Alfa Laval AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Laval AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ALFAs'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.66 Med: 12.28 Max: 14.86
Current: 13.19
During the past 13 years, Alfa Laval AB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.86%. The lowest was 8.66%. And the median was 12.28%.
CHIX:ALFAs's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 91.85% of 3068
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.245
vs CHIX:ALFAs: 13.19
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAs) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Alfa Laval AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CHIX:ALFAS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Alfa Laval AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.05% mean?
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.05% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.28. Over the past decade, Alfa Laval AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.66 to 14.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #250 out of 3068 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.05% is near median its 10-year median of 12.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.66 to a high of 14.86. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Alfa Laval AB's value of 12.05% is 271.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #250 out of 3068 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #250 out of 3068 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Alfa Laval AB in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Alfa Laval AB's value of 12.05% is 271.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Laval AB's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.66 to 14.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.28 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Alfa Laval AB has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.25, based on 3,068 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alfa Laval AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.05% is 271.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.05%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr476.10, compared to a current price of kr591.50 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.05%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.28 and 271.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.25. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.05% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr591.50 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr476.10.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 12.05% (near median its 10-year median of 12.28)
GF Value™: kr476.10 vs. price of kr591.50 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 271.3% above the Industrial Products median (#250 of 3068)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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